Sandra Collins

caseyann

A 21-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of withholding information in relation to the disappearance of a woman in Mayo 10 years ago.

29-year-old Sandra Collins was last seen in the Killala area in December 2000.


She was 10 at the time.

A local woman was arrested at 11am this morning and is being held at Ballina Garda Station.


I do hope though this will lead to closure for the family of Sandra Collins.

http://www.rte.ie/news/2011/0323/collinss.html

bettyl

Until a bit more info or a name are released its really hard to understand how a 21 year old could be arrested.

caseyann

bettyl wrote: »

Until a bit more info or a name are released its really hard to understand how a 21 year old could be arrested.

It says she apparently had information in later years and withheld it.But thats just speculation.Other wise its strangest i ever read.

Ilovelucy

I hope for the Collins family this leads to something.

nuac

Sympathy to the Collins family and I hope this arrest leads to information aboout what happened.

Thius family have also suffered a tragedy some years ago in an industrial accident at Oasis factory Ballina.

Ilovelucy

That was a terribe time too - the staff who were there that night will never get over what happened.

happyoutscan

That's a crazy story alright, hopefully they can get to the bottom of it.

caseyann

More news on this,Looks like a breakthrough.
Heres hoping thoughts and best wishes with her family and friends.

A man aged in his 40s has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of a woman (29) in Co Mayo more than 10 years ago.

The man was arrested in Ballina early this morning and is being held under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at Ballina Garda station.
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2011/0324/breaking53.html

Looks like arresting her might have led to something.

baldbear

It sounds like the guards know what happened but need a confession or body. I hope this case is concluded soon.

laughter189

nuac wrote: »

Sympathy to the Collins family and I hope this arrest leads to information aboout what happened.

Thius family have also suffered a tragedy some years ago in an industrial accident at Oasis factory Ballina.

Is it possible to outline more info about what happened , and how all this came about /?

even a link to the national news story

caseyann

laughter189 wrote: »

Is it possible to outline more info about what happened , and how all this came about /?

even a link to the national news story

I think its this very sad. http://www.rte.ie/news/2001/0611/inquest.html?view=print

baldbear

http://www.independent.ie/opinion/analysis/is-anything-being-done-about-the-disappeared-488977.html

caseyann

Another arrest made and the other man was let out,file being sent to DPP.

A 46-year-old man who was also being questioned by gardaí was this evening released from custody. A file will now be prepared for the information of the Director of Public Prosecutions.

It looks like a long drawn out situation for the family again.
Best wishes and thoughts and prayers with her family and friends.

Gardaíin Co Mayo have made a second arrest in their investigation into the disappearance of Sandra Collins more than 10 years ago.

A 58-year-old man was arrested in the Ballina area today. He is currently detained at Ballina Garda station under the provisions of Section 30 Offences against the State Act 1939, a Garda statement said.

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2011/0325/breaking12.html

biko

Title amended so people will know what thread is about.

Ilovelucy

A man detained this morning in connection with this in Ballina. Will the Collins family finally see an end to their anguish.

nuac

Careful please re comments on this matter.

Sad time for the Collins family

yop

nuac wrote: »

Careful please re comments on this matter.

Sad time for the Collins family

Thanks for that.

As said, don't say anything out of step, the comment will be deleted and you will be banned.

C-J

I cant imagine how the family must feel at this time of year, hopefully this arrest will prove helpful and give the family a christmas present of information and/or closure for them.

Captain Slow IRL

Was it an arrest or was someone just brought in for questioning?

C-J

Sorry i just used the word arrest for convenience sake, he has been further retained in custody today so hopefully something comes of it

nuac

pls people be careful in your comments

mods consider closing this thread

finisklin

This matter has been reported in the paper of record here......

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2011/1221/breaking21.html

C-J

Nuac i don't think any improper comments have been made. Everybody in the county is taking a great interest in this matter out of solidarity with the family and everybody wants to see a resolution.

yop

nuac wrote: »

pls people be careful in your comments

mods consider closing this thread

There is no need to close the thread.

Captain Slow IRL

What exactly does it mean when it says "file being sent to DPP" Is it up to the dpp then if charges can be brought or are the wheels already in motion?

finisklin

Captain Slow IRL wrote: »

What exactly does it mean when it says "file being sent to DPP" Is it up to the dpp then if charges can be brought or are the wheels already in motion?

It's up to the DPP to decide if there is a case or not based on the evidence provided by the gardai.

Suffice to say that if there was sufficient evidence the person would have been charged by the gardai, already.

Nuac best person to discuss this but not sure if this may prejudice the proceedings, or if I haven't already.

nuac

Yop, with great respect I again suggest this thread should be closed. If you are not a lawyer, pls talk t0 one

biko

As long as we only discuss what been reported in the paper and no court proceedings are in the future I don't see an issue. The man was released without charge. And let's not get entangled in legal discussion, that's for another forum.

nuac, if you disagree with me and yop then feel free to contact Cmods Black Swan and Mr Magnolia.

nuac

Thanks Biko. I dont know how to contact those eminent persons, and am busy with other matters just now. I suggest the owners of this board take legal advice about this issue.

C-J

?! Confusion. Nobody here is breaking any laws we're just offering our sympathies? I may not work in the legal field but I have a law degree and am utterly perplexed

TopTec

Charging a person and deciding on whether there is sufficient evidence to proceed through the court process are completely different issues.

The DPP can always be consulted for advice prior to charging or issuing a summons. The DPP or his representative will consider whether there is a likelyhood of a succesfull prosecution based on the evidence provided and whether there may be any public interest issues.

As far as this thread is concerned I have no idea what Nuac is alluding to but can see nothing of any concern in any of the posts. ( I also have a criminal law background). These matters are discussed openly up and down the country and in the press. Perhaps Nuac could enlighten us?



TT

nuac

1. I note the various comments. In general terms:.

2. There is great sympathy in the county for the Collins family

3. The print and electronic media do comment on garda enquiries. In doing so they are behaving as professionals, knowing what may and may not be published. In cases of doubt they have access to appropriate legal advice.

4. These boards like many are wide open. Once registered as a member you can post whatever you like about anything. A mod may review and delete it, but as mods are not there 7/24/60/60, an improper post may be there for some time, and recorded or republished.

5 On some boards i.e. the Castlebar Discussion board whatever you post does not appear for some hours and is obviously screened by a moderator.

6 A defendant accused of a serious crime has a right to trial by jury. A defendant can claim that a particular public comment is prejudicial to his or her fair trial in that a jury may be influenced by such remarks, and seek various remedies including dismissal of the case against him ( or her ). Anything put on an internet discussion board is a public commment. Public recorded comments made anywhere, even before return for trial, may be used in such an application.

7. Therfore if this thread is not being closed I suggest that the mods or board owner take legal advice.

8. I have worked 40+ years as a lawyer. Have spent many days in court. Not a good place to be if avoidable.

TopTec

Sorry if I am being slow witted here but nothing in Nuac's response explains why he thinks any of the comments made by posters may breach rules relating to Subjudice (Matters under consideration). i.e. in danger of interfering with the potential course of proceedings.

Nuacs first 6 points are fact and do not answer the original query. The 7th is opinion and not explained and the last is irrelevent. Like him, I have spent many many hours in court though what relevence this has to the original point I know not.

A arrest is sufficient to bring matters into subjudice rules but there have been no comments on Garda enquiries, no names, no allegations, no gossip. In fact more has been reported in the National papers than discussed on this forum.

I have one last point. If my post took several hours to appear on these boards due to censoring issues then I would not bother being a member - And I suspect many other members would agree.

TT